M1.6 Depth: 12.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-28 11:04:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Greece (Greece) on September 28, 2025 at 11:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

12.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-28 11:04:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Thessalias - Stereas Ellados

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.74786, 23.49518

Temperature

20.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12 km

12 km — close to the regional average (15 km)

Regional average: 15 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 126 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 303 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 310 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 402 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 437 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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